The Registered Nursing Program curriculum provides students the opportunity to seek licensure as an RN and employment in a variety of health care settings. Emphasis is placed on nursing theory and concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health in individuals with common and complex health problems throughout the life span. Additionally, the development and application of the nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to use the nursing process in the care of individuals are emphasized. Upon completion of the Registered Nursing curriculum, the student receives a Certificate of Achievement, an Associate Degree of Science, and is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN) exam and if successful will qualify to receive a license from the Board of Registered Nursing to practice nursing in the State of California.

Program Outcomes

- Engage in legal and ethical nursing practice that is patient-centered and culturally appropriate for individuals, families, and communities.

- Communicate effectively and collaboratively with the healthcare team, patient, family, and community in the delivery of nursing care.

- Utilize evidence-based practice in providing nursing care to patients across the lifespan.

- Integrate principles of quality improvement and safety into nursing practice within healthcare organizations and systems.

- Utilize technologies for the management of information and the delivery of patient care.

- Demonstrate leadership and professional behaviors that influence individuals and groups in the delivery of nursing care.

The Commercial Music Occupational Skills Certificate prepares students for employment in a variety of commercial music and music production settings such as sound designer assistant, sound editor assistant, automation dialogue replacement assistant and sound recordists. They will gain skills in applying musical skills in audio production, audio signal flow, using recording equipment, signal processing and audio editing and post-production.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate conventional, industry-standard recording techniques including microphone selection and placement.

- Demonstrate proficiency in multi-track recording production by recording multi-track sessions that are enhanced with the use of compiled play-lists, quantization and elastic audio.

- Demonstrate proficiency in audio post-production by mixing a multi-track recording session so that elements of the mix are clear, and the frequency range, stereo width, and perception of depth/dynamics are all to industry standards.

The Certificate of Achievement in Music curriculum provides students with a broad foundation in music that will enable them to pursue a variety of musical paths including performance, composition, and music education. Students will develop performance skills through applied lessons and participation in ensembles, combined with a two-year sequence of music theory, aural skills/sight-reading, and keyboard proficiency courses. Students who complete the curriculum can seek entry-level employment as music educators, performers, music assistants, and musical leaders in liturgical/worship services. Prior to beginning the coursework in this program, students should have at least some experience in reading printed music and playing an instrument/voice.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Utilize theoretical principles in the analysis and composition of music from various periods and styles.

- Demonstrate an advanced aural awareness of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of tonal music. Display the musicianship skills necessary to participate successfully in various musical endeavors, including performance and composition.

- Present successful solo performances using appropriate repertoire for their chosen instrument/voice with technical proficiency, musicality and stylistic awareness. -

Perform and/or participate successfully in small and large ensembles, using time management, interpersonal skills, and musicality to assist in the production of collaborative musical work.

The Music Entrepreneurship Certificate at PCC is designed to embolden music students towards successful and sustainable careers in a rapidly changing artistic and business climate. In this program, students gain a portfolio of practical business-oriented skills as well as skills critical to the current musician like audio and video editing, effective music notation, concert or recital planning and the management of teaching studios. The program also develops entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative skills, and can be completed on its own or in conjunction with a traditional music degree.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Accurately describe current and emerging trends in the music industry, including new and emerging career trajectories.

- Exhibit flexibility with, and creative use, of audio, visual, musical and internet technology for use in the creation and promotion of their professional output.

- Develop effective business correspondence, such as business plans, marketing materials, and the like.

- Demonstrate an understanding of personal financial skills and the essential business skills required for a career in the music industry.

- Create a portfolio-level project, such as a recital, recording project, music video or business plan, that demonstrates skills in project planning, business, music, technology and entrepreneurship.

The program prepares students to seek employment in medical offices or clinics performing administrative and clinical duties including records management, financial systems, laboratory procedures and medical transcription. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus clinical sites. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in coordination with the American Association of Medical Assistants. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, a student is eligible to take the certification examination to become a Certified Medical Assistant offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (convicted felons may not be eligible).

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate and perform technical skills related to administrative and clinical duties utilizing current technology and OSHA/CLIA standards required in the medical ambulatory settings.

- Exhibit professionalism, skills required for employment and interpersonal skills in a culturally diverse community.

- Apply cognitive skills to analyze, synthesize and evaluate ideas and information in a medical ambulatory setting.

The curriculum prepares students to work in the metal processing trades. Emphasis is on basic manufacturing principles. The program qualifies students to seek employment in the areas of instrumentation, mold making, tool and die general machining, industrial maintenance, and research and development. The curriculum includes basic manufacturing principles, technical mathematics including trigonometry, principles of metallurgy, quality assurance practices, tool design and manufacturing, physics of metal processing, computer numerical control machining (CNC), principles and operations of the electro-discharge machine (EDM), and product design.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate an understanding of basic manufacturing principles.

- Apply the skills need for: Instrumentation, mold making, tool and die general machining, industrial maintenance, and research and development.

This curriculum prepares students to seek employment as entry-level machinists. Emphasis is on entry-level skills: technical drawing, drill press, lathes, vertical milling machine operation, part set-up, basic inspection, and process plan development. Technical mathematics applications for industry.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Develop safety protocols for duty areas and machinery equipment.

- Analyze inspection results to update procedures utilizing machinery equipment.

- Develop process plans to achieve a high level of accuracy from machinery equipment.

The Library Technology Program prepares students for entry-level Library Assistants and more specialized higher-level Library Technician positions in all types of libraries under the supervision of a librarian. Coursework includes hands-on instruction in library operations and services, including training in the use of specialized automated library systems, library service principles, and essential workplace customer service, technology, and workplace communication skills. The program highlights job-related skills and practices needed to enter and succeed in the library workplace as well as continuing education opportunities for those currently employed. PCC’s Certificate of Achievement program is aligned with the American Library Association’s Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC – http://ala-apa.org/lssc/).

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Articulate library principles, roles, and service issues related to the diverse communities libraries serve.

- Demonstrate library workplace skills by performing various library technician job duties.

- Demonstrate understanding of successful library service by analyzing library staff interactions with library users.

Students completing the program in Laser Technology will learn the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers. Technicians will be instructed on the processes and equipment incorporating these devices in electronic and electro-optics systems. This training will prepare students to become technicians who work on products or devices in manufacturing, communications, defense, homeland security, medical, information technology, energy, environmental monitoring, lighting, displays, and entertainment. This program will prepare students for entry-level employment as photonics or photonics-related technician. This curriculum will first present a foundation of the electronics curriculum core, which is critical to the success of the student in the optics/laser technology portion of the program and in general in the electro-optic industry.

Along with gaining a strong electronics background, students will spend more than 40 percent of their time in the lab training on a variety of industrial lasers and optical systems to prepare the student for an easy transition into the optical and laser technology workforce. Completion of this course of study will provide students with the skills to work as a technician in the optics and laser support fields. Students will have demonstrated knowledge in laser systems, electronics, optics, and electro-optics. In particular, graduates will be prepared for a variety of careers in design and manufacturing, materials processing, communications, medical applications, semiconductor fabrication, optical systems, electronics, military applications, sales, and education.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Recognize and describe the purposes of different optical components and systems, including lenses, mirrors, prisms, windows, diffraction gratings, polarizers, waveplates, optical fibers, lasers, LEDs, detectors, cameras, and optoelectronics.

- Demonstrate effective application of optical devices to generate, manipulate, and/or detect light.

- Operate safely high-energy, high-voltage laser systems to comply with ANSI and OSHA standards required in industrial laboratory environments.

- Apply the quality assurance (QA) practices required to inspect optical components to ISO10110 drawing standards and/or military specifications (MIL SPECS), and measure their performance using the industrial tools of an optics fabrication shop.

- Perform the technical tasks required to characterize of a precision optical system, such as the measurement of a system's transmitted wavefront error or its performance in the creation of high-resolution images.

- Integrate relevant electronic components into laser optical systems.

- Communicate technical ideas, procedures, and results with professionals in written, oral or graphic format.

The curriculum prepares students to seek employment with newspapers, magazines, and organizational publications such as house organs, newsletters, and annual reports. Graduates will be prepared to work as reporters, writers, news researchers, feature article writers, and editorial and design specialists. The curriculum features computerized desktop publishing/editing and online publishing.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate skills in writing news, feature, opinion, and sports stories by producing a portfolio showing a range of published stories.

- Contribute to production of a weekly newspaper by participating in story assignment, editing, page design and production.